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Hi I'm Reece Johnson

I grew up in British Columbia, I am a landscaper, and I'm a Mormon. I am serving in the Canada Toronto Mission

About Me

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My name is Reece and I am a Mormon, I am twenty six years old and was born a member. I enjoy being a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, it has really blessed my life. I am currently serving a mission in Ontario Canada, I worked as a landscaper for seven years but I want to go to school and would like to work as a child councilor/psychologist. I enjoy listening to music and watching all sorts of movies, I have been drumming for eight years and love to play floor hockey, I am a great vocal impressionist. I absolutely love attending church activities and Sunday meetings and spending time with family and friends. The temple is the most important place to me in my life.

Why I am a Mormon

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I am a mormon because I know that there is a god and that we did in fact choose to follow heavenly fathers plan. I know that god does and will bless his children according to our obedience, Joseph Smith was and is a true prophet who restored the true and everlasting gospel. I also know that Thomas S. Monson and the other general authorities and Auxiliaries, have been called by god to lead and guide us in these latter days, Thomas S. Monson is the true and living prophet. I am sure I speak for many if not all Latter Day Saints Mormons when I say that we indeed thank thee oh god for a prophet.
I love the gospel, it has really effected my life in such a good way, I know it is true and that this is the way in which we can return to live with our heavenly father.
The Gospel to me is more than just going to church, it is understanding the doctrine of Christ, and applying the principles I learn from it to my daily life, I strive everyday to become more Christ like, and I know that as I do so I can be a greater effect on those around me, as I strive to show Christ like love and serve those in need, I know that I can bless the lives of others and strengthen my own testimony of the gospel.

How I live my faith

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I live my faith by striving to keep the commandments and include personal prayer and scripture study apart of my daily life. As well as attending sacrament meetings on Sunday and other various church activities throughout the week.
I love to study the gospel and give talks and prepare lessons to teach. I am constantly seeking opportunities to serve both temporally and through my priesthood duties. I also dilligently seek oportunities for missionary work.

Can a husband and wife be together forever? Do Mormons believe that families will live together in heaven?

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As Latter Day Saints we believe that the family is ordained of god and is an essential key or part of gods eternal plan of happiness and progression in the afterlife, and it is by a temple or celestial marriage that we can and are married for time and eternity.Show moreShow less

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

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Entry to Mormon temples is based upon worthiness those who are not keeping the commandments are not to enter into the temple, we know that "he doth not dwell in unholy temples neither can filthiness or anything which is unclean be received into the kingdom of God" Alma 7 21 he meaning god, we believe it to be the house of the lord and that the temple provides a place where we can feel his spirit best, and come closer to god.
In the temple sacred ordinances are performed that bring us closer to our heavenly father, and prepare us for eternal salvation other ordinances such as baptisms for the dead are performed for those who have not had the chance in this life to receive the gospel to have the same chance in the next life.
We know that in the bible many were commanded to build temples, The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints is God's full restored gospel which includes the building of temples.Show moreShow less

What is the priesthood?

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the priesthood is the authority given by god to men to act in his name it is by the priesthood that his ordinances are performed and only those who are found worthy members of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Later Day Saints, may receive the priesthood.Show moreShow less

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

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Thomas Spencer Monson is the Lords prophet today he has been called of god and sustained by church members around the world as a prophet seer and revelator he holds all the priesthood keys of the church and can receive revelation for the entire church.Show moreShow less

What is the Book of Mormon?

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The book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, in it are translated writings which have been written by and preserved by ancient prophets in the Americas.Show moreShow less

How can we come to know our Father in Heaven?

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it is by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things, if we ask in faith with real intent and with a sincere heart, and are willing to study these questions out in our mind then through fervent prayer and continual scripture study we can know of our heavenly father's existence.Show moreShow less

Are Mormons Christians?

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Mormons or Latter Day Saints are Christians, Christ being the chief cornerstone of our religion. We worship Jesus Christ and believe him to be the son of God our Heavenly Father. It is through and by his atoning sacrifice and our obedience to his gospel that we can be saved, and return to live with our heavenly father in heaven once more.Show moreShow less

How do I become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church)?

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Well if you are reading this then you have probably found www.Mormon.org on this great website you can request copies of The Book Of Mormon and to either chat online with missionaries or have missionaries sent to your home.
from there you will have the opportunity to be taught by them and take the necessary steps to prepare to be baptized.Show moreShow less

What are some things that tell you there is a God?

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The very essence of our existence denotes that there is a god, I have also had my own spiritual experiences that have confirmed to me in my heart and mind that there is a god and that he loves each and everyone of us.Show moreShow less

What do Mormons believe about the Bible? Do they regard it as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

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we being Latter Day Saints believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. when I say correctly I mean doctrinally correct in pertaining to Christ's doctrine, we use the King James Bible and believe it to be the most correct of them all.Show moreShow less

Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

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We believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly, the bible contains ancient scripture recorded by holy prophets. Just as the bible contains holy scripture, so does The Book of Mormon which is another testament of Jesus Christ.
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What do Mormons believe happens after we die?

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It is our belief that when we die we progress into a spirit world where we will await our judgement and resurrection, we will be judged according to the thought and intents of our hearts, as well as our actions. Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, which consists of faith in Jesus Christ and repentance (asking for forgiveness of our sins), being baptized, receiving The Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end (keeping God's Commandments throughout our life), we can return to live with our Heavenly Father.Show moreShow less

Why is it important for us to take care of our bodies? Why are our bodies called temples of God in the Bible?

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It is important for us to keep or bodies clean because as the question states we refer to our bodies as temples. We believe this because we believe in receiving the gift of the holy ghost, who is the third member of the godhead.
if you read in 1st Corinthians 3: 16 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
to me that is pretty self explanatory, we know that our bodies are considered temples of god, and we also know that the spirit of god or the holy ghost does not dwell in holy places/temples. So as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we keep our bodies free of piercings tattoos and harmful substances like drugs alcohol smoking etc.Show moreShow less

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

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Mormons or Latter Day Saints do not worship Joeseph Smith, he was the first prophet of this dispensation, his role was to restore god's full and everlasting gospel. We revere him as a key part of the restoration of god's church as he translated The book Of Mormon. However we do not worship but rather we worship Jesus Christ. Show moreShow less

What are Mormon church services like? Are visitors allowed at church meetings? Can I attend church?

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Latter Day Saint Church services consist of three blocks, or three periods.
first period is usually a Sacramental service in which we listen to various speakers and sing hymns, we also partake of the sacrament.
the second and third period are consisted of classes, the second being Sunday school classes for youth and adult aged people, while children aged 4-11 will attend primary and anywhere from ages 2-4 will attend nursery. in these classes we study gospel principles and doctrines.
for the Third period we break off into our separate quorums varied by age which consists of High Priest Group Edlers Quorum Priest's Teacher's and Deacon's Quorom each a separate class Relief Society which we discuss matters pertaining to each quorum and study gospel principles and doctorines.
Visitor's are always welcome to join our meetings and classes are held for people not of our faith to attend where they can learn and understand the basic principles and doctrines of our church.
As I have stated above, anyone who wishes to attend our Sunday services are gladly welcomed, and we look forward to meeting you.Show moreShow less

What will the Mormon missionaries talk about when they visit my home?

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The missionaries will talk to you about Jesus Christ, and what our beliefs are in regards to him they will share with you how Joseph Smith restored the gospel of Jesus Christ, that being faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, they will share with you God's eternal plan for us and our purpose in this life. They will teach you about the gospel of Jesus Christ in more depth and also of the commandments that God has asked that we live by. All in all they will increase your faith in Jesus Christ and your loving Heavenly Father.Show moreShow less

Who wrote the Book of Mormon?

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The Book of Mormon is comprised of writings of ancient prophets who lived in the America's, these scriptures were preserved and kept by these ancient prophets. they were preserved and hidden away until the time in which god saw fit for his full gospel to be restored on this earth. The Book Of Mormon was translated by the prophet Joseph Smith, by and through the power of god.Show moreShow less

How can I know Mormonism is true?

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First of all if you truly desire to know whether what believe or "mormonism" is true, then you need to pray. Praying is the simplest way to communicate with god, it is our direct "phone line" so to speak with our heavenly father and he is always listening.
Along with fervent prayer you should read The Book of Mormon and the bible study it ponder the things you read, pray about what you read. Read this scripture found in The Book of Mormon, Moroni 10 4-5 which states
"And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."
another promise from our heavenly father stating that if we ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, we can and will know for ourselves whether it is true. I testify that Jesus Christ is our savior and that this is the true and everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, and that if you do ask in fervent sincere prayer with real intent you too can know in your heart with an assurance that these things are true.Show moreShow less

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

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There is no restriction based upon ones skin color or race, we as Latter Day Saints believe all to be equally in the sight of the lord. any who is found worthy and has taken the necessary steps to prepare for baptism may be baptized.
the same goes for receiving the priesthood, any male member found worthy and is of appropriate age may receive the priesthood.Show moreShow less

Why was a Restoration of the Gospel needed? Haven’t we always had the Bible?

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The bible contains apart of Christ's gospel and doctrine, the restoration is important because it restores the other portion of Christ's doctrines and principles. Ezekiel 37 16 reads
"16 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions" these two records are both a testimony of Christ's divinity his mortal ministry and resurrection from the grave.Show moreShow less

Do Mormons only help Mormons?

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Mormons do not only help Mormons Christ taught to love everyone, his love is not selective or conditional on a basis of a person's faith race or anything.
In Matthew 25 40
"40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" to me this scripture is pretty clear, if we love Christ and wish to serve him, then we should be just as willing to serve anyone that stands in need of help.Show moreShow less

Why do Mormons perform proxy baptisms in their temples?

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We perform baptisms by proxy, because we believe all should have the opportunity to receive the gospel whether it be in this life or the next, and it is by baptism by proxy, that we can allow those that have passed on into the next life to either accept or reject the gospel according to their own agency.Show moreShow less

What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Why was it necessary for Jesus Christ to sacrifice His life?

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The atonement of Jesus Christ takes place in two locations, one in the garden of Gethsemane and two on the of Golgotha, upon the cross. Christ took upon him all of our sufferings and sins we can find a scripture that tells us this in "Alma 712
12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities."
The Atonement is important to us because it allows us to repent of our sins, that we may be forgiven.
Isaiah 118 "18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." it is through the atonement and by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel that all mankind can be saved.Show moreShow less

Why are Mormons asked to donate 10% of their income to their Church?

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Tithing is a commandment of god, the tithing we pay goes to help Meetinghouses and Temple's across the world, as well as many other Church necessities.
Christ had the following to say about tithing, 3 Nephi 248,10
"8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it."Show moreShow less

Can husband and wife be together forever? Do you believe that families will live together in heaven?

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I know that Families can be together for ever, it is through the everlasting covenant of marriage that a husband and wife are sealed for time and eternity.
When a husband and wife are sealed for time and eternity they will not be separated after death, kids born into a family who has been sealed for time and eternity in the temple will based upon righteous living be able to inherit god's kingdom. In the next life after we pass on we will be reunited with our fanilies, Nothing can break this immutable promise except by breaking the covenants made.Show moreShow less

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

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We are taught that it is important to be politically minded, while we are not told which party to endorse we are taught to exercise our right to vote.Show moreShow less

What is faith?

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Faith is to believe in that which we cannot see, as an example we exercise faith that Jesus Christ lives. Faith is more then just believing, faith is an action word, we show our faith through our actions.
I have faith and a knowledge that Jesus lives, I exercise my faith by keeping his commandments and striving to become more Christ like. It is by exercising my faith that I have come to know god's exisitence, we are blessed for exercising faith and can gain a knowledge that he exists.Show moreShow less

The death of a loved one is a sad and hard time in anyones life, but knowing what happens after we die can help heal that sadness we are going through. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ we will be able to live again in a perfect body with all of our loved ones.

Since a new star first appeared above Bethlehem, Christmas has been a season of light, reminding us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Together, we can celebrate His birth by making the world a brighter place.

God makes it easy for us to follow Him by giving us commandments. Following the commandments can lead us to happiness. We certainly are not perfect, but God has given us a way to be forgiven of our sins through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.